<p data-path-to-node="9">Underlining its commitment to the wellbeing of the maritime workforce, the <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="96">Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)</b> has granted approval and allocated <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="181">₹13 Crore</b> for the establishment of a dedicated <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="228">Seafarers’ Welfare Centre</b> at <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="257">Mormugao Port</b> in Goa.</p><p data-path-to-node="10">The planned facility will serve as a shore-based amenities hub, providing support services for domestic and international merchant mariners calling at the port. Executed under the oversight of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) in alignment with central maritime development frameworks, the centre addresses a long-standing requirement for dedicated mariner infrastructure, incorporating standard-compliant accommodation, recreation areas, healthcare support, and communication services.</p><p data-path-to-node="11">The project aligns with the broader Maritime Amrit Kaal 2047 roadmap, which balances physical cargo handling modernization with investments in mariner welfare across major Indian ports, bolstering Goa’s maritime hospitality ecosystem.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="13">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Welfare Objectives</h3><ul data-path-to-node="14"><li><p data-path-to-node="14,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Comprehensive Shore Amenities:</b> The facility will provide resting quarters, lounges, high-speed digital connectivity zones, modern recreational facilities, and dedicated meeting areas for crew members during port turnarounds.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Compliance with Global Standards:</b> The infrastructure upgrades align Mormugao’s shore facilities with the welfare mandates outlined under the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Readiness and Port Efficiency:</b> Dedicated shore leave and welfare facilities improve crew welfare and morale, helping support smooth port calls and dependable commercial operations.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="14,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ancillary Maritime Growth:</b> Developing a modern crew hub stimulates local maritime services across transit transport, provisioning, and shore hospitality in Goa.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,4,0"><b data-path-to-node="14,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Port-Led Connectivity:</b> The centre integrates with the Sagarmala port ecosystem, streamlining transit access for seafarers between vessel berths, port gate systems, and local transport networks.</p></li></ul>